Camel Cup in a Campervan.

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The dusty outback is welcoming the camels and all manner of exciting activities and performances this July.  Alice Springs' Blatherskite park- the name is as interesting as the festival- is hosting the annual Camel Cup.

'The Alice' a northern territory Australian pioneer town is holding the extravaganza and Mr & Mrs  Camel,  bellydancers, bands, rickshaw drivers and all manner of people will be showing up for the fun.

The appeal of the Camel race lies in the beasts themselves.  As the races begin some will run off, some will back up, others may spit up to 3m and still others may decide to tilt, leaving the jockey's clutching for dear life.  The race is entertaining to be sure.

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Watch the rickshaw rallies, bands and belly dancers, and let the kiddies enter the prettiest camel contest.  Couples can enter the 'Honeymoon Handicap' race or fancy their luck in the Miss & Mr Camel Cup challenge.

Bring a campervan and join in the fun day with Alice and all the others who come for a great day of entertainment.  This is a good reason for a road trip through Northern territories or from Queensland or Western Australia.  The famous, Uluru is nearby, so don't miss the chance to go see that.

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Spend a night or three at:

• Macdonnell Range Holiday Park
• Stuart Caravan & Cabin Tourist Park

Motorhome Rental in Alice Springs

Uluru by Thomas Schoch

Although the Arrente Aboriginal people had called this area home for over 50,000 years, European migrants didn't settle in Alice Springs until around 1887. Arriving to a largely isolated plane of rust-hued hills, spidery bloodwood trees and red-streaked skies, the men must have felt like they had stepped into some sort of post-apocalyptic world.

Today, “The Alice” is a modern metropolis that's home to over 27,000 residents and an even greater number of annual visitors, but its landscape still holds all the drama and wild beauty it did when it included just a repeater station and a handful of huts.

Even a quick glance on a map will tell you that travel time to Alice Springs will not be short – it is right in Australia's heart, after all – but those who do make the journey are rewarded upon arrival dramatic views of the glowing MacDonnell Ranges and a charming town filled with friendly and unpretentious locals.

The easiest route to Alice Springs is to take the Stuart Highway North from Adelaide. This 18 hour drive takes you right through the opal capital of Coober Pedy and also offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities and camping facilities via towns like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Pimba, Curtin Springs and Kings Creek.

The Alice itself houses a number of RV parks and the shaded gorges of the MacDonnell Ranges also make for particularly lovely camp and picnic grounds. The area has an old gold-rush town to poke around in as well as quirky little museums, wildlife parks and a couple of cattle stations (ranches) that welcome visitors. There are also plenty of hiking trails to put red dust on your boots and golf fans shouldn't miss out on playing one of the world's top 10 desert courses.

If you want to experience the heart of Australia then be sure to check out alicespringscampervanhire.com.au to find the best Alice Springs Campervan Hire deals.